Park volunteers sought

March 13, 1998

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. - Harpers Ferry National Historical park is seeking volunteers to assist in the various areas of park operations.

Living History - This branch operates the 19th-century historic exhibit at the park, including dry goods and ready-made clothing stores, a blacksmith shop, military provost office, tavern, confectionary and machine shop.

Park Library and Research - Assistance is needed to catalog books, enter card catalog data into a computerized library database and conduct routine research. Previous library work would be helpful, but not mandatory.

Curatorial Services - An opportunity to work with historic objects and archival collections. Some typing and computer experience would be helpful, but is not necessary.

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Visitor Services - Volunteers staff the visitor center, information center, John Brown Museum and other museums in the park, greeting visitors and answering questions. Behind-the-scenes work involves assisting with research, special events, visitor inquiries, photography and administrative and clerical support.

A volunteer training day will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4. To register, call Melinda Day or Catherine Bragaw at 1-304-535-6063. If you are interested in volunteering, but can't attend the training session, call David Fox at 1-304-535-6282.